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dr-digest         Wednesday, January 26 2000         Volume 01 : Number 015



Fwd: (dr) Removing Tach/Speedo/Ign. Cluster
Re: (dr) DR250S
FW: (dr) DR250S
RE: (dr) DR250S
(dr) early dr650 fairing/number plate
(dr) RE: airbox
RE: (dr) RE: airbox
Re: (dr) First DR400 owner report..

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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 19:17:17 CET
From: "Mauro Regusci" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Fwd: (dr) Removing Tach/Speedo/Ign. Cluster

Hi Hammy,

here's an idea for you, that's what I did:

My tacho was hanging around with just one screw to hold it, after several km
of riding and ... crashes.
In order to save tacho and front light in case of a future sell, I toke down
the tacho, cable and light but I leave the mouting frame.
I replaced the light with an after market and mount a plastic box
(~140x80x50mm)on the tacho mount. I installed in the box the key cylinder
(taked down from the original tacho), a neutral LED and a bicycle computer
connected with a wire going down with the brake line to the sensor placed on
the fork, I stick the magnet on the brake disk.
An inexpensive replacement which gives all the functions of a bicycle
computer but in a very light weight.
If you want more details let me know.

Bye. Mauro

'96 DR350SE
'97 TDM850


>From: [e-mail]
>Reply-To: [e-mail]
>To: [e-mail] (dr)
>Subject: (dr) Removing Tach/Speedo/Ign. Cluster
>Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 17:50:04 EST
>
>
>I've decided to set my 98 DR350S up for Dirt only and want to remove the
>Speed/Tach Assembly and Light/front plate assembly to keep from smashing
>(It
>all looks expensive).
>
>Has anybody removed Theirs? I'm replacing the light Assembly with an old
>after market one but what do you do about the Ignition/Key Part on the
>Speedo/Tach Cluster. is there a replacement switch or an after market one
>to
>replace it with? All I need is a way to shut off the Ignition. I'd like to
>have a key though. The problem is the hole thing is one piece.
>
>Oh, By the way, I went riding with my friend who just purchased the DR400E
>this weekend. The bike is awesome!!!!!!  his only problem with it is he
>never
>gets a chance to ride it because everyone has to have their turn on
>it....More to come on that and Pictures......
>
>
>Thanks
>
>HAMMY
>
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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 13:29:44 -0500
From: Christopher Bruno <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: (dr) DR250S


> 1. Is the DR250S basically a DR350S with a smaller cylinder and piston?
>  Are there any other differences?

Almost.  My Dad has a '93 250SE and I have a '90 DR350s.  Other than the
electric start and the displacement, the bikes are identical.  I suspect
that the suspension may be slightly softer on the 250 but otherwise, they're
the same bike.  However, the displacement is more than just piston and cylinder.
The 250 also has a shorter stroke.


>
> 2. Would it be possible to convert a DR250S into a DR350S by simply
> replacing the piston and cylinder?  Would it be possible to Bore the
> DR250S cylinder out to 350CC or does the stroke have to be increased as
> well?  Does anyone know of any aftermarket big bore kits that may include
> a cylinder and piston?  Any sources are greatly appreciated

Sort of. Yes/No. Yes.

You can't make it the same type of 350 as the DR350S but you can resleeve
the cylinder and use a larger piston to make a 346cc motor. It will have
a shorter stroke than a 'normal' 350s, though, so the power characteristics
will be slightly different.  You don't have to increase the stroke to get
to 350cc and in fact, I'm not even aware of any stroker kits for the motor.
The best catalog for this stuff is Thumper off road.  Their number is:
[phone] .

Good luck!

- -Chris Bruno

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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 12:53:43 -0800
From: "Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com" <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: (dr) DR250S

- -----Original Message-----
From: Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 8:56 AM
To: [e-mail]
Subject: RE: (dr) DR250S


Hi Roger I think That I have answered most of these Questions a moment ago.
the one question just replacing the 250 top end with the 350 will not work
due to the stud placement that holds the top end all together other than
this the bottom end is the same. However with the Thumper racing 346cc kit
it would accomplish the same thing only better due to the increased
compression ratio. I also stock the DR350 pumper carb that would fit the
picture in with this mod also. something to think about Is the that the
stroke is 59+ mm which means that It would rev very quickly hmmm a very neat
woods bike.

Regards jesse

- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] [mailto:[e-mail]]On
Behalf Of [e-mail]
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 8:30 AM
To: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr) DR250S




Hi All,

I have the opportunity to purchase a 1991 DR250S from a friend of a
friend.

I have a couple of questions:

1. Is the DR250S basically a DR350S with a smaller cylinder and piston?
 Are there any other differences?

2. Would it be possible to convert a DR250S into a DR350S by simply
replacing the piston and cylinder?  Would it be possible to Bore the
DR250S cylinder out to 350CC or does the stroke have to be increased as
well?  Does anyone know of any aftermarket big bore kits that may include
a cylinder and piston?  Any sources are greatly appreciated

3. Any other comments or knowledge regarding the DR250S are greatly
appreciated.

Best Regards,

Roger Herrscher
[e-mail]

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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 13:55:52 -0800
From: "Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr) DR250S

I believe that the list members may find this interesting, Jesse

- -----Original Message-----
From: Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 12:54 PM
To: DR350-tom cg buyer
Cc: [e-mail]
Subject: FW: (dr) DR250S




- -----Original Message-----
From: Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 8:56 AM
To: [e-mail]
Subject: RE: (dr) DR250S


Hi Roger I think That I have answered most of these Questions a moment ago.
the one question just replacing the 250 top end with the 350 will not work
due to the stud placement that holds the top end all together other than
this the bottom end is the same. However with the Thumper racing 346cc kit
it would accomplish the same thing only better due to the increased
compression ratio. I also stock the DR350 pumper carb that would fit the
picture in with this mod also. something to think about Is the that the
stroke is 59+ mm which means that It would rev very quickly hmmm a very neat
woods bike.

Regards jesse

- -----Original Message-----
From: [e-mail] [mailto:[e-mail]]On
Behalf Of [e-mail]
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 8:30 AM
To: [e-mail]
Subject: (dr) DR250S




Hi All,

I have the opportunity to purchase a 1991 DR250S from a friend of a
friend.

I have a couple of questions:

1. Is the DR250S basically a DR350S with a smaller cylinder and piston?
 Are there any other differences?

2. Would it be possible to convert a DR250S into a DR350S by simply
replacing the piston and cylinder?  Would it be possible to Bore the
DR250S cylinder out to 350CC or does the stroke have to be increased as
well?  Does anyone know of any aftermarket big bore kits that may include
a cylinder and piston?  Any sources are greatly appreciated

3. Any other comments or knowledge regarding the DR250S are greatly
appreciated.

Best Regards,

Roger Herrscher
[e-mail]

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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 18:40:47 -0500 (EST)
From: [e-mail] (Michael Reina)
Subject: (dr) early dr650 fairing/number plate

  I am looking for  early dr650 fairing/ number plate the one with the
small windscreen on top. If you have one or know where I can find one in
fair condition at a reasonable price please e-mail me.      Thank you
Mike Reina
[e-mail]


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Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 08:11:34 -0800
From: "Jesse Kientz   www.kientech.com" <[e-mail]>
Subject: (dr) RE: airbox

HI Chris, the DR350 has been manufactured for ten years and sold all over
the world.  It has been a very fun bike to ride. Now that the DR400z is out
many 350's will change hands and will be purchased at a very reasonable
cost. and what do we do when we get a new used bike, we fix it up. New
plastic,performance mods etc. after all we bought it right so we can make it
almost like the new one for less $$. Those who bought the new one spent
$5500. + will probably do the same only it will cost them even more. I will
continue to manufacture the airbox as long as it is economically feasible so
keep in touch I have lots of ideas for the DR350 to make it even more fun to
ride. I have an appointment with a gentleman
that owns a late DR650se in mid February and will see what is involved in
developing the airbox for it will keep you all posted on this issue.

my best Regards Jesse

- -----Original Message-----
From: chris adkins [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2000 7:17 AM
To: Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com
Subject: Re: airbox


I am interested in your air box but cant swing the price right now,  and was
wondering
now that the 350 is out of production, how long will you continue to make
it?

thank you
chris

Jesse Kientz www.kientech.com wrote:

> Hi Chris , do you have any further Questions regarding the Vortex airbox.
> feel free to contact me if you do.
>
> Jesse Ph 541-472-0835
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: chris adkins [mailto:[e-mail]]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 6:10 AM
> To: [e-mail]
> Subject: airbox
>
> also i forgot
> how much does it weight
> how does it compare to the cyclegear airbox
> and how much is it
> please send ordering information also
> thanks





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Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 09:50:04 -0700
From: "Kurt Simpson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: (dr) RE: airbox

> ride. I have an appointment with a gentleman
> that owns a late DR650se in mid February and will see what is involved in
> developing the airbox for it will keep you all posted on this issue.
>
> my best Regards Jesse


yipppeeee...

Kurt

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Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 20:50:58 -0500
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: (dr) First DR400 owner report..

On Wed, 26 Jan 2000 18:19:56 EST [e-mail] writes:
>In a message dated 00-01-25 22:19:15 EST, you write:
>
><< Ouch! >>
>
>But everything else I have heard has been super-positive. I watched
>Speedvision last nite, "Two wheel Tuesday" and they did a dual sport
>ride on
>one of the Hawaiian islands. One of the bikes was the new DRZ and
>everyone
>loved it. They had a guy named Albertyn, national MX champ (shows how
>much I
>know about MX), in the group and he really put it thru its paces. I
>want one!
>
>Don

Don,

Andy (our Parts Manager) taped the Motorcyclist on Speedvision Hawaiian
dual sport ride segment
for me last week.  Good footage of the DR-Z.

By the way, Greg Albertyn (a fine Christian fellow from South Africa) is
the newly crowned National 250cc Motocross Champion and former 125cc and
250cc World Champion.

7-time Mid-East Hare Scramble Series Champion and defending Interstate
Hare Scramble Series Champion Vance Earl is loving his DR-Z.  He rode it
all day Saturday (in the snow) to break it in and get used to it, and he
is stoked.  After two years aboard an FMF motored, Race Tech suspended,
ultra trick RM 250, he is now a four stroke convert.  He was amazed at
how well the DR-Z hooked up and how much easier it is to ride than his
RMs.

Although the suspension is way to soft for his aggressive pace, he is
very pleased with it's "action".  He will spend a day or two with Race
Tech certified suspension technician Steve Litz soon to dial it in.

Yoshimura shipped us an exaust system today.  It is one of the first they
have released, and we are anxious to see what horsepower gains are
available with the pipe and rejetting.  Yoshimura is working very closely
with Suzuki in developing a VERY EXPANSIVE selection of hop up goodies
for the DR-Z.  I'll keep you posted.

Happy trails,

Al

C. Al Roof
Founder & President - The Blue Ridge Pathfinders Motorcycle Club, Inc.
Office Manager/Special Events Coordinator - Suzuki-Kawasaki of Gastonia
Public Relations Officer - The North Carolina Off-Highway Vehicle
Association, Inc.
Alternate State Representative - The National Off-Highway Vehicle
Conservation Council, Inc.

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